A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8642968 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 89845414 epoch_slot_no: 248614 block_no: 8642791 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 69653 time: 2023-04-13 18:48:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d3e50eaa224aac213e6f9dd10d49d3ffaa4a52fb38c832ef622b6f61de9c663Block Operator
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